1. An Art Deco masterpiece and the largest single family residence on South Beach.
Sotheby’s International Realty

Situated in the heart of South Beach, the Temple House is one of the most magnificent Art Deco properties in the Eastern United States. Designed by the celebrated architect L. Murray Dixon, this landmark building is currently being used as a high-end events venue and has attracted a bevy of celebrity patrons. Listed as a single family residence (the largest  in the area at that) for $19.9 million, the recently renovated property, which sits on a double corner lot, spans 13,111 square feet and features five bedrooms, an elevator, soaring ceilings, a sundeck, and an infinity pool. Click here to view the full listing.

2. Supermodel Tyra Banks’ 1926 Spanish Colonial compound.
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This could be the closest thing to going home with a supermodel. Tyra Banks’ spectacular Spanish Colonial property is up for grabs for a mere $7.75 million. Built in 1926, the four-bedroom Beverly Hills beauty features handcrafted tiles, travertine stone and maple wood planked floors, vintage French doors, clerestory windows, a sumptuous master suite, a chef’s kitchen, and a gym. Set on a lush 11,000-square-foot lot, outdoor amenities include a casita, an expansive kitchen, a fire pit, a pool, a walled garden, and fountains. The luxurious yet livable home has been renovated but retains its original architectural details and beguiling charm. Click here to view the full listing.

3. Frank Lloyd Wright steal? Prairie Schooler gets 12th price cut and seems like quite a deal.

Baird & Warner

Built in Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Prairie School style, this modern stunner could be yours for $749,000. Yes, you read that right. Located on a beautiful lot in Chicago’s desirable Highland Park neighborhood, the George Madison Millard House was designed by the legendary architect in 1906. The four-bedroom home, which features Wright’s signature cruciform layout, includes a commanding central hearth, original art glass windows, an open air veranda, and board and batten siding that harmonizes with the surrounding landscape. Click here to view the full listing.

4. $85 Million is no cheap date but this 1919 Long Island estate has it all.
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This breathtaking Water Mill estate is the epitome of luxurious living. Built in 1919 by the Brooklyn-based architect Frank Freeman for shipping magnate Edward P. Morris, the 22,000-square-foot palace was acquired by the current owners, both celebrated designers, in 2005. The owners soon embarked on a six-year project to recapture Villa Maria’s original grandeur,  enlisting the internationally renowned architectural firm of Andre Tchelistcheff to oversee the thorough restoration and renovation. The eleven-bedroom home boasts a handmade three-story wrought iron staircase, original frescoes, a palatial six-room master suite, a light filled atrium with the original tile floor, and jaw-dropping panoramic views of Mecox Bay. The stately grounds and gardens, which include a grand portico, a limestone terrace, a tennis court, a pool, and a two-bedroom guest house, have been restored and further enhanced by local landscape architect Edmund D. Hollander. Click here to view the full listing.

5. Mid-century cool in Texas beautifully restored back to 1960.

Coldwell Banker

Calling all mid-century design lovers! Houston’s magnificent Frame-Harper House is on the market and better than ever. Built in 1960 by the prominent architect Harwood Taylor, the home, which is one of the region’s finest examples of modern architecture, underwent a comprehensive restoration helmed by Stern & Bucek Architects in 2005. The undertaking involved reviving the abode’s original brick walls, walnut paneling, coffered ceilings, and flat roof. The 5,000-square-foot gem is perched on a wooded lot sloping down to Buffalo Bayou and features five bedrooms, a fabulously retro sunken living room, terrazzo floors, expansive glass walls,  an array of outdoor patios, a terraced garden, and a saltwater heated pool. This blast from the past will set you back $3.45 million. Click here to view the full listing.